At a time when global trade faces unprecedented challenges, the BETTER FUTURE Embassy brings together experts and advisors to provide insights and guidance for design and architecture businesses to develop international business.
Drawing on BETTER FUTURE's global network, established through twenty annual award programmes, the Embassy will provide practical and insightful information, contacts and routes to new markets. Events will include presentations, project spotlights and market overviews alongside practical advice on how studios can develop international trade strategies.
The first BETTER FUTURE Embassy event takes place at the London Design Festival's primary trade event - Material Matters. This half-day forum with explore how international collaboration can unlock business opportunities, with a particular focus on India, poised to be the world's third largest economy by 2030.
Speakers include:
- Mark Bergin, Founder and Chair - BETTER FUTURE Awards
- Chris Heyes, Commercial Director - UK India Business Council
- Christine Losecaat MBE, Founder- Little Dipper International creative promotion
- Kirsty Dias, Managing Director - Priestman Goode
- Mark Hannant, Co-founder - IndigoCPO
- Deborah Dawton, Chief Executive - Design Business Association (DBA)
Staged in partnership with the DBA, the inaugural Embassy will present a range of perspectives on international business, opportunities in India and the opportunity to network with both speakers and fellow delegates.
Join us in London, 18 September, to imagine what could be – and learn how to make it happen